Housekeeper

Join Our Team as a Housekeeper

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and compassionate Housekeeper to support our community by maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments. This role is perfect for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting a meaningful community setting.

Hours: 20 per week

Salary: £13,104.00 (20 hours per week)

Main Duties

As a Housekeeper, your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuuming designated areas to required standards
• Emptying litter bins and removing waste to designated areas
• Cleaning toilets and bathrooms, using powered equipment where necessary (scrubbing machines, wet pick‑up machines, vacuum cleaners)
• Cleaning working surfaces and furniture as directed
• Responding to flooding or other emergency cleaning needs
• Preparing bedrooms for new International Volunteers
• Setting up rooms for refreshments on Corporate Volunteering days and engaging with volunteers
• Carrying out any additional appropriate duties related to the role

Qualifications

Essential

• No formal qualifications required, but willingness to complete essential training (including safe use of cleaning equipment and Health & Safety training)
• Compliance with safety policies and procedures, including proper use of chemicals and incident reporting
• Awareness of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions

Desirable

• Familiarity with cleaning equipment
• Previous experience in a residential or hospitality environment

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Comfortable interacting with residents, day students, employees, and volunteers
• Good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Strong attention to detail

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning role

Personal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Able to follow procedures and work effectively as part of a team
• Positive, committed to high standards, and flexible to meet varying work demands
• Able to work independently when required
• Compassionate, supportive of the organisation’s aims, and empathetic towards people with additional support needs
• Someone who enjoys the company of and relates well to young people

Why Join Us?

Your Wellbeing, Growth & Security Matter

At Camphill Blair Drummond, we believe that supporting our employees means more than just a payslip. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Generous Annual Leave Start with 31 days of holiday per year, increasing to 36 days with service, because rest and recharge are essential.

Robust Pension Contribution. We invest in your future with a 10% employer pension contribution, automatically enrolled after just 3 months.

Enhanced Sick Pay from Day One. If life throws you a curveball, we’ve got you covered: enjoy 1 week full pay and 1 week half pay from your first day of employment.

Learning & Development That Empowers You. We’re committed to your growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role.

Confidential Support for You & Your Family Our Employee Assistance Programme is free and non-contributory, giving you and your immediate family access to expert advice and emotional support whenever you need it.

PVG Costs Covered. We take care of your PVG membership fees, so you can focus on making a difference.

This is more than a job it’s an opportunity to be part of a unique community where your skills make a real difference. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, inclusion, and personal growth.

Please be aware that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.